We Need You, Shaun Rogers

The Browns run defense has been terrible. No question about it. They cannot stop the run to save their life. This preseason, nothing has improved. And, in fact, it's only going to get worse in the absence of Shaun Rogers, who hasn't practiced in two weeks.

Rogers was brought in last year specifically to lend some run-stopping support. He played great. Trouble was, he had little support around him. Can't expect the guy to do it all himself.

This season, the Browns defense needs his experience, explosiveness, size and leadership on the field. Having missed the two preseason games with an undisclosed injury — and with no timetable for his return coming from Mangini — Roger's absence is not a good sign for the Browns.

There is some hope, however, as he has slowly started to make his way back. Yesterday, at practice, he worked one-on-one with strength coach Tom Myslinski and also did some drills on the blocking sled. This is a great sign for the Browns defense.

Please continue to make progress, Shaun Rogers. We need you, and we need you healthy.

Go Browns!

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